The speed limit is 80 mph. I set the cruise control at 83 because the area was very empty and rural despite being just after noon. A black state trooper’s SUV was parked just behind a bridge on the opposite side of the interstate. I only saw him after cresting a steep hill.

He turned his lights on within seconds of seeing me. Asked me what the hurry was. Laughed when told about the cruise control saying setting it at 81 or 83 was against the law and dangerous. Cited me for going 89 mph- 9 miles over. According to this county, 1-4 over is $210, 5-9 is $250, and so on. My court appearance was set 2 weeks later when I planned to be traveling abroad.

I was driving a blue German sedan so maybe that’s why he singled me out since most of the vehicles here are pickup trucks or tractor trailers.